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Excellence in physician assistant training through faculty development
1Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program, University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado 90045-0508, USA. Anita.Glicken@ucdenver.edu
Summary
Physician Assistant (PA) faculty development programs, funded by Health Resources and Service Administration Title VII contracts, enhance teaching skills and curricula. These initiatives improve health care quality and access for patients.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Training
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- The physician assistant (PA) profession emerged in the 1960s to address healthcare provider shortages.
- The number of accredited PA programs has significantly increased, with 75 established between 1993 and 2002.
- Growth in PA programs necessitates faculty development for educators transitioning from clinical practice.
Observation:
- Many PA educators lack formal teaching experience, requiring support in curriculum development and instructional enhancement.
- Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Title VII contracts funded innovative PA education projects.
- Projects included faculty development workshops and new curricula focusing on genomics and practice management.
Findings:
- Title VII-funded projects provided faculty development in active learning, teaching, and administrative skills.
- New curricula were developed to enhance faculty teaching in specialized areas like genomics and practice management.
- These initiatives created lasting resources that benefited the PA community and other health professions.
Implications:
- Effective faculty development is crucial for maintaining the quality of PA education.
- Innovations in PA training can be adapted for broader application across health professions.
- Strengthening PA education contributes to improving overall healthcare access and quality.
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